hatpin
Object NameHatpin
Designer
René Lalique
(French, 1860-1945)
Manufacturer
Lalique et Cie
(France)
Made FromGlass, Metal
Datedesigned 1912
Place MadeFrance, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder; France, possibly Clairefontaine; France, possibly Combs-la-Ville
TechniqueMold-pressed, iridized, applied patina, assembled
SizeOverall H: 23.4 cm, Diam (max): 2.7 cm
Accession Number2016.3.16
Credit LineGift of James R. and Maisie Houghton
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionHatpin, "Feuille (Leaf)". Colorless glass, brown patina, metal; mold-pressed, iridized, applied patina, assembled. Metal hat pin with conical glass decorative top. Glass decorated with raised stems and concave leaf forms; brown patina applied to concave leaf forms. Glass element set within gold-colored metal mount with six leafs molded into base; gold-colored metal mount connects to long metal pin.Provenance
Source
James R. Houghton
(1936-2022) - 2016-12-19
Possibly David Weinstein, NYC
Possibly David Weinstein, NYC
Source
Maisie Houghton
- 2016-12-19
Possibly David Weinstein, NYC
Possibly David Weinstein, NYC
